Republicans propose bill to fund senior meal programs by reallocating $25 million

State Representative Dave Severin (IL) | Representative Dave Severin (R) 116th District

By Carbondale Reporter

Nov 14, 2024

House Republicans have proposed a new bill aimed at safeguarding funding for home-delivered meal programs, such as Meals on Wheels. The legislation, identified as HB 5911, intends to redirect $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to support the Home Delivered Meals Program. This initiative seeks to maintain the continuity of meal services for seniors.

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